Vandersteen 3A Signatures with 2 dB difference between L and R Speakers


I just purchased a set of 3A Signatures CPO from a dealer, and was running a frequency sweep using a calibrated mic and it shows a 1.9 dB difference in volume between the L and R speakers.  Is this within the margin of being acceptable?  I thought these speakers came in matched pairs, do they not?


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Showing 1 response by elliottbnewcombjr

a slightly less tight connection can effect signal strength/volume. either end of speaker wires. either end of interconnect.

verify all tight, measure, _____?

switch the speakers themselves. measure again ___? if difference moved with the speaker, it's the speaker. If difference remained as it was, it's the equipment/chain.

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